#playbook os 2.0

Just ten months after the BlackBerry PlayBook was launched, RIM released an OS update that addresses some of the tablets crucial shortcomings in the form of BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0. Since it was officially released, we’ve been exploring (and loving) the BlackBerry Playbook's new features and figured to write something about it. Before we jump to the review itself, you can look back at our BlackBerry Playbook review here. After going through several prompts, the Playbook downloaded the update and a couple of prompts more and it's on its way to OS 2. User Interface The first noticeable change after the Playbook successfully booted to the new OS is the Home Screen UI. The OS 2.0 replaced category pane of the previous OS with a dock that consists of up to 6 (5 by default) static and interchangeable icons. Messages On the PlayBook's previous OS, it can only send and receive emails when paired to another BB handset (smartphone) that is linked via BlackBerry Bridge. This is quite a relief for users as it eliminates some of the PlayBook's dependence on the Bridge and a BB handset. Read more in our articles including "BlackBerry Playbook OS 2.0 Review" and "vivo X300 Ultra Review".